A foreigner freelancer was hired by a local agency to provide certain technical service,

The service was planned to serve an international event (global conference) for a few days event,

Afterwards, the agency did not pay him, even they ignored to just send a feedback or any explanation,

In this case, where he can go to complaint about this? to Thai police?

Are there any agencies or organizations that defend on the labor and workers right??

thanks,

Does he have a work permit and a valid visa which allows working?

4 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

Does he have a work permit and a valid visa which allows working?

 

Indeed. If he did work illegally, going to police to complain about it would not be a wise thing to do. There aren't many option in that case, as pretty much all would backfire.

We just went through something similar:

 

 

https://complaint.ocpb.go.th/

Call Center : 1166

Email : [email protected]

7 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

 

Indeed. If he did work illegally, going to police to complain about it would not be a wise thing to do. There aren't many option in that case, as pretty much all would backfire.

For sure have valid visa, NON-O

This is a freelance job for 3 days, Thai citizen can't do,  as done tons of such events in the past years,  even with the the Thao Govt, ministries, Parliament, etc, it not required to have a work permit for this job, it's Globally known as freelance, temporary ,, or seasonal job = once in 2-3 months time, 

 

6 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

We just went through something similar:

 

 

https://complaint.ocpb.go.th/

Call Center : 1166

Email : [email protected]

Thanks for sharing

19 minutes ago, mixmediana said:

For sure have valid visa, NON-O

This is a freelance job for 3 days, Thai citizen can't do,  as done tons of such events in the past years,  even with the the Thao Govt, ministries, Parliament, etc, it not required to have a work permit for this job, it's Globally known as freelance, temporary ,, or seasonal job = once in 2-3 months time, 

 

you sure about that?

He may not get his wage, but I would definately think social media would have more of an impact then any bureaucratic entitiy in Thailand having to handle a foreigner complaining.

 

But then, never had to use them so this is just a shared feeling and not a guideline per se.

6 hours ago, Dan O said:

you sure about that?

Nope

He should have got a written contract for the work first too.

9 hours ago, mixmediana said:

For sure have valid visa, NON-O

This is a freelance job for 3 days, Thai citizen can't do,  as done tons of such events in the past years,  even with the the Thao Govt, ministries, Parliament, etc, it not required to have a work permit for this job, it's Globally known as freelance, temporary ,, or seasonal job = once in 2-3 months time, 

 

Nonsense, you need a work permit if you work, even if it is voluntary work. On a retirement visa you are not allowed to work.

As a freelancer you don't get a work permit, so going to the police complaining while you don't have a work permit would be a good story to post here. Can do with a laugh.

9 hours ago, mixmediana said:

For sure have valid visa, NON-O

This is a freelance job for 3 days, Thai citizen can't do,  as done tons of such events in the past years,  even with the the Thao Govt, ministries, Parliament, etc, it not required to have a work permit for this job, it's Globally known as freelance, temporary ,, or seasonal job = once in 2-3 months time, 

 

Non B or a non -O (what) retirement or marriage??

 

Work in Thailand and earn money one needs a work permit, no 2 buts about it freelance or working for govt, it seem the people employing you are doing it illegally.

 

BTW one assumes the sums paid are over the taxable thresholds so one would assume you are following the tax laws to submit tax returns and pay taxes.

9 hours ago, mixmediana said:

For sure have valid visa, NON-O

This is a freelance job for 3 days, Thai citizen can't do,  as done tons of such events in the past years,  even with the the Thao Govt, ministries, Parliament, etc, it not required to have a work permit for this job, it's Globally known as freelance, temporary ,, or seasonal job = once in 2-3 months time, 

 

Sorry man, but... no. You could also be a driver for a government official without a driver's license if nobody checks whether you have one. But that doesn't mean you are not required to have one to drive. He flew under the radar "for years" in doing illegal jobs. Many people do. However that doesn't make it legal. But do ask him to go ahead and report it. And please do let us know how that goes. Big Joke needs new cases. Hasn't been in the news for a while...

11 hours ago, mixmediana said:

For sure have valid visa, NON-O

This is a freelance job for 3 days, Thai citizen can't do,  as done tons of such events in the past years,  even with the the Thao Govt, ministries, Parliament, etc, it not required to have a work permit for this job, it's Globally known as freelance, temporary ,, or seasonal job = once in 2-3 months time, 

 

No work permit means, can't work in Thailand! Are you hard to understand or are you naive?

15 hours ago, mixmediana said:

For sure have valid visa, NON-O

This is a freelance job for 3 days, Thai citizen can't do,  as done tons of such events in the past years,  even with the the Thao Govt, ministries, Parliament, etc, it not required to have a work permit for this job, it's Globally known as freelance, temporary ,, or seasonal job = once in 2-3 months time, 

 

This is not "Globally", this is Thailand. Foreigners doing temporary work needs to my knowledge a temporary work permit, which is possible to obtain.

However, it's quite interesting, if there are job-options as freelancer in Thailand without a work permit; do you have a link to more information about that?

On 10/31/2023 at 11:19 AM, ujayujay said:

No work permit means, can't work in Thailand! Are you hard to understand or are you naive?

Unless that person qualifies for one of the many WP exemptions...Are you hard to understand or are you naive? [sic]

On 10/31/2023 at 9:51 AM, FritsSikkink said:

Nonsense, you need a work permit if you work, even if it is voluntary work.

Unless one of the many exemptions apply.

2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Unless one of the many exemptions apply.

Please name them.

Has violence been threatened? Violence seems to be the go to device these days to seek justice. Authorities and agencies don't care anymore. Very sad.

6 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

9 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Unless one of the many exemptions apply.

Please name them.

1. Participation in conferences, seminars, business meetings, or lectures

2. Technical works such as machine repair, installation, and testing

3. International recruitment activities and skills tests

4. Participation in legal services, such as arbitration

5. Other activities approved by the relevant authorities

6. Members of diplomatic delegations
7. Members of consular missions
8. Representatives of member countries, officers of the United Nations, and specialized agencies
9. Personal assistants supporting the individuals mentioned above
10. Individuals carrying out missions as per agreements between the Thai government and foreign governments or international organizations
11. Individuals engaged in duties for the benefit of the Kingdom in areas such as education, culture, arts, sports, and others
12. Individuals granted permission by the Thai cabinet to perform duties or missions in Thailand.